2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · X17 MAB

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent test on 1 December 2025 at 49,940 miles showing a pattern of consumable wear. While the car passed its inspection, the tester flagged several advisories regarding thinning brake pads on both the front and rear axles, along with pitted or scored rear brake discs. This indicates a recurring trend of braking component degradation that has been present in almost every test since 2020. The mileage history shows a very low usage pattern for a 2014 model, averaging roughly 4,162 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental increases, such as the 2,863-mile rise between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which can sometimes lead to uneven tyre wear or component stiction, though the record does not show any major structural failures or sudden spikes in distance travelled. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The continuous advisories for thinning pads and scored rear discs from 2023 through to late 2025 suggest that while the car is being kept roadworthy, the owner may be delaying more comprehensive brake servicing. Replacing the pads and discs entirely would likely be necessary to resolve the pitted surfaces noted in the latest report. The tyre history shows intermittent neglect, specifically the 2020 failure involving a structural bulge in the nearside front tyre and a deep cut in the nearside rear. Although the 2025 report notes an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit, the overall pattern suggests that tyre maintenance is reactive rather than proactive. Checking the remaining tyre tread depths and looking for sidewall damage or uneven wear patterns caused by low usage is advisable.